What is it about?

Project Manager or Programme Manager is listed as the 5th scarcest out of 100 occupations according to the National Scarce Skills report compiled by the South African Government during 2014. In addition, Construction and Information Technology (IT) Project Managers feature in positions 11 and 66 respectively.

PM Academy has developed an Advanced Diploma: Project Management to satisfy the specific professional and educational needs of our national and international clients in this field.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the necessary tools, knowledge and techniques on how to initiate, plan, execute and close a project. It serves as a focused diploma on theoretical and practical applications of project management. This programme is relevant to all industries and appropriate for Project Managers throughout Africa.

The programme is accredited by the Council on Higher (CHE) education at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 7. This qualification is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

How and when can I attend?

This is a 1 year intensive programme that is delivered through 4 classroom lectures of 4 days each.

The programme employs a diversity of teaching and learning methods including:

• Classroom interaction
• Case Study Analysis
• Assignments (Group and Individual)
• Workplace Integrated Learning

To enhance the learning experience, formative assessments consisting of Individual and Group assignments will be required throughout the year. Summative assessments consisting of tests and examinations will be conducted.

To ensure Work Integrated Learning and the practical application of best practices learned, students will be expected to submit a Project Portfolio on a project they delivered from conceptualization to closure.

Delegates receive the following:

• Various Textbooks
• Learning material

Students that successfully complete this 1 year programme will be presented with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management qualification.